Month: September 2020

Nicosia initiative: Developing a strategy for local administrators in Libya

In September, representatives of ten Libyan municipalities and universities met with European provinces, regions and research institutes to discuss how the competencies of local administrators in Libya could further be strengthened. They built on the consolidated partnership within the Nicosia initiative which had developed a decentralised system of continuous learning

Regions must be at the heart of European economic policy

The much-needed involvement of cities and regions in shaping the European recovery after the COVID-19 crisis, as well as in shaping a new European economic governance system, were the main focus of the first meeting of the commission for Economic Policy (ECON) after the summer break. Powered by WPeMatico

#EURegionsWeek 2020 – Registration deadline extended

The organisers have decided to extend the registration deadlines to #EURegionsWeek 2020: registration to week 1 “Empowering Citizens” (5-9 October) remains open until 1 October, registration to week 2 “Cohesion & Cooperation” (12-16 October) remains open until 7 October, registration to week 3 “Green Europe” (19-22 October) remains open until

Press Centre – European Research and Innovation Days 2020 bring together over 35 000 participants online

The European Commission has brought together thousands of policymakers, researchers, innovators, businesspeople and citizens in a unique digital event on the future of research and innovation. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Green solutions to lower urban air pollution

Air pollution is a major risk factor for health in Europe. EU-funded research is helping to find innovative, inexpensive and green solutions for improving air quality, particularly in urban environments. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Big data offers big gains for transport operators

A huge EU-funded project has demonstrated how big data and artificial intelligence could transform Europe’s transport sector, cutting costs and fuel consumption on road, rail, air and sea while boosting operational efficiency and improving customer experience. Powered by WPeMatico